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Benefits of becoming an RLA

  • Conflict Resolution Training
  • Diversity Training
  • Counseling Training
  • Group Facilitation Skills
  • Programming Skills
  • Time Management Skills
  • Great resumé builder!
  • Single room for a double room price
  • Monetary stipend

Quotes from Past RLAs (This might be broken up into different topics/sections)

Skills

  • "I have acquired tons of programming and organization skills and in general it has made me a more sociable person." - Ben Glover, Ormsby RLA
  • "As an RLA, I have learned how to take on a leadership role in my community, even though I am often a quiet person, and have improved my ability to express myself and work closely with people who have different working styles." - Stephanie Hahn, Ormsby RLA
  • "I love that this job has formed me into the role model that I always wanted to be: someone respectful, compassionate, and uniting within a community." - Kohler RLA
  • "It's a great opportunity to build your communication skills, and it's just plain fun." - Maggie Waldron, Hiett RLA

Relationships with Residents and Staff

  • "I like being an RLA because of the relationships that I form with my co-workers and my residents.  I have met so many wonderful people due to having this job!  Also, I like influencing the formation of community in my residence hall." - Danielle Murry, Ormsby head RLA
  • "You get to have a lot of fun with your residents and staff members." - Keegan White, Hiett RLA
  • "I love the community that is in the building and the special community within the staff." - Kohler RLA
  • "Over the years, I've built so many friendships with people on my staff." - Kohler RLA
  • "I really like being a supportive aspect of my residents' lives." - Kohler RLA

Meeting New People

  • "I like finding out what people are passionate about and then seeing those individuals come together." - Stefany Sit, Ormsby RLA
  • "I love meeting new people and having an excuse to talk to them.  I'm an RLA - I'm supposed to start random conversations." - Chelsea Wagner, Hiett head RLA
  • "I love the genuine connections that I've formed with people whom I may not have otherwise spent time with." - Kohler RLA
  • "I love getting to know the residents and talking to them about all aspects of their lives." - Kohler RLA

Fun/Other/?

  • "Being an RLA means new friends, creativity, and randomness!  It's amazingness!" - Katie Peacock, Hiett RLA
  • "Yay for creative outlet!" - Caitlin Gallogly, Hiett RLA

RLAs at Camp